May 9, 2011
And sometimes when I talk to immigration advocates, they wish I could just bypass Congress and change the law myself. But that is not how our democracy works.
Barack Obama
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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.
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May 9, 2011
I believe he said if America wants to win the 21st century, we have to out-educate, out-innovate, out-compete the rest of the world.
May 9, 2011
The threat of global nuclear war has become remote, but the risk of nuclear attack has increased.
May 9, 2011
The most significant step we can now take to secure the borders is to fix the system as a whole so that fewer people have the incentive to enter illegally in search of work in the first place.
May 9, 2011
We define ourselves as a nation of immigrants, a nation that welcomes those willing to embrace America's ideals and America's precepts.
May 9, 2011
That's the promise of this country, that anyone can write the next chapter in our story.
May 9, 2011
We are fighting for every boy and every girl like Jose with a dream and potential that's just waiting to be tapped.
May 9, 2011
Some things that folks thought would not work, like saving the auto industry, have worked.
May 9, 2011
The bill would have the effect of mandating OCS lease sales along the entire East Coast, offshore California, and elsewhere, without providing states and local citizens the opportunity to share views about where exploration should happen.
May 9, 2011
The debate is not just about numbers. It's about who are we, what do we believe.
May 9, 2011
These fine public servants both bring both a depth of experience and tremendous dedication to their new roles.
May 9, 2011
A recent DOI report shows that about 70 percent of leased offshore acres are not being explored or developed.
May 9, 2011
He feels that he was hired to try to do some hard things, and he's going to try to do them.
May 9, 2011
Immigrants have made America great as the world leader in business, in science, higher education, and innovation.
May 8, 2011
I have every confidence that the strong relationship between our countries will grow deeper with each passing year.
May 8, 2011
William H. Moser, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova.
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